Edge and Leverage

Edge

Edge noun - A harsh or sharp quality.

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Leverage and edge are semantically related In some cases you can use "Leverage" instead a noun "Edge".

Nearby Words: edgy, edged, edging

Leverage noun - The power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly.

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Edge and leverage are semantically related in influence topic. Sometimes you can use "Edge" instead a noun "Leverage".

Nearby Words: lever, levered, leveraged, leveraging

right	right edge	right leverage
entire	entire edge	entire leverage
real	real edge	real leverage
massive	massive edge	massive leverage
Other adjectives: little, needed, new, political, possible, extra, additional, significant, added.

Haywire has a semi-realistic example where Mallory breaks a mook's neck using the edge of a table for leverage.

Source: Neck Snap
Now, parrying to your opponent's flat with your edge provides quite an advantage of leverage in the bind...

Source: Blade Lock
The first is merely written as a psychic duel, which Harry has an early edge in due to raw power, until Voldemort counters with much more skill, and his willingness to use Harry's friends as leverage.

Source: Battle in the Center of the Mind